Natural Economy

Winners and losers in rising ecosystem markets

New research has identified a wide range of groups which could be affected by rising ecosystem markets and rewilding initiatives in Scotland.…

SRUC
29/09/2022

Dutch academic honoured by SRUC

‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…

SRUC
30/08/2022

SRUC showcases green innovation during Ministerial visit

The role of cutting-edge green innovation in the natural economy has been showcased to Scotland’s Business Minister during a visit to Dumfries and Galloway.…

SRUC
09/08/2022

SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest

SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.…

SRUC
09/08/2022

New Seed Potato Organisation wants to hear from growers

To learn more from other growers, the new Seed Potato Organisation (SPO) have put together a survey.…

SRUC
22/06/2022

Big step forward for new SRUC Vet School

A new appointment will see SRUC take the next step in the development of its new School of Veterinary Medicine. …

SRUC
21/06/2022

Top entrepreneurs join SRUC’s enterprise journey

Two entrepreneurs-in-residence have been appointed by SRUC as part of its drive to become an enterprise university at the heart of the sustainable natural economy.…

SRUC
20/06/2022

Major report shows Scotland’s changing rural land market

A ground-breaking report involving SRUC reveals changes to Scotland's rural land market and values, amid strong timber prices and rising demand in non-farming leisure estates. …

SRUC
12/04/2022

Rising to the challenge of responsible natural capital investment

The focus of an SRUC Challenge Centre is firmly in the spotlight as the Scottish Government pushes for more responsible investment in natural capital.…

SRUC
11/04/2022

Boosting the benefits of protected areas

A new policy briefing has called for transformative change in the planning and management of designated protected land in Scotland.…

SRUC
17/03/2022

FinTech Research & Innovation Roadmap features SRUC

The FinTech Research and Innovation Roadmap was published on Friday explaining the pathway over a ten-year period to deliver an additional 20,000 plus financial technology or “fintech” jobs in Scotland.…

SRUC
07/03/2022

New appointment is “critical piece” of leadership jigsaw

A new appointment to SRUC will help the institution enhance and develop its business-led research portfolio and academia to business engagement.…

SRUC
01/03/2022